Esri ArcGIS vs MicroSurvey FieldGenius:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Esri ArcGIS had more branded searches than MicroSurvey FieldGenius among surveying software worldwide. Esri ArcGIS had about 316,000 branded searches, while MicroSurvey FieldGenius had 480. Esri ArcGIS made up 51.3% of all surveying software searches we track, and MicroSurvey FieldGenius accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about surveying software, MicroSurvey FieldGenius appeared in two of the five answers and Esri ArcGIS in one. MicroSurvey FieldGenius was mentioned before Esri ArcGIS in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Esri ArcGIS, about 658 searches for every 1 for MicroSurvey FieldGenius
Who does AI mention more?
MicroSurvey FieldGenius, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Esri ArcGIS in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
MicroSurvey FieldGenius, named ahead of Esri ArcGIS in 2 of 2 answers
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Top surveying software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MicroSurvey FieldGenius was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Esri ArcGIS was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MicroSurvey FieldGenius was listed before Esri ArcGIS in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Trimble4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Carlson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Autodesk Civil 3D3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Topcon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MicroSurvey FieldGenius2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Esri ArcGIS1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Leica Geosystems1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which surveying software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best surveying software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best surveying software for field data capture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“surveying software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“land survey software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Esri ArcGIS or MicroSurvey FieldGenius more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Esri ArcGIS and MicroSurvey FieldGenius by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven surveying software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Esri ArcGIS, MicroSurvey FieldGenius. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Esri ArcGIS | Trimble | Autodesk Civil 3D | Carlson | Topcon | Leica Geosystems | MicroSurvey FieldGenius |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 30% | 7.4% | 6% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.8% | 26.4% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 26% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.3% | 28.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 29.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.8% | 29.8% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.9% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 29.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 41% | 31.8% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 28.7% | 8.6% | 7% | 7% | 3.1% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.5% | 28.2% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 26.8% | 8% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 0.08% |
How has the Esri ArcGIS and MicroSurvey FieldGenius comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Esri ArcGIS was ahead of MicroSurvey FieldGenius in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Esri ArcGIS’s share of searches among surveying software worldwide moved from 47.2% to 51.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 316K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MicroSurvey FieldGenius’ share of searches among surveying software worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 480.
How did search popularity change for surveying software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Esri ArcGIS gained share of searches among surveying software worldwide, from 44.5% to 51.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for MicroSurvey FieldGenius worldwide rose 84.6% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Esri ArcGIS’s and MicroSurvey FieldGenius’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Esri ArcGIS
2 branded search terms
- arcgis
- esri arcgis
MicroSurvey FieldGenius
1 branded search term
- microsurvey fieldgenius
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